Marcia Hines reflects on Paulini Curuenavuli's 'fat shaming' incident
5 years, 9 months ago

Marcia Hines reflects on Paulini Curuenavuli's 'fat shaming' incident

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Ian 'Dicko' Dickson was accused of 'fat shaming' Paulini Curuenavuli when she took to the stage in the 2003 season of Australian Idol in a figure-hugging gold frock. 'Body image is such a big thing': Marcia Hines, 65, reflected on Paulini Curuenavuli's infamous 'fat shaming' incident on Australian Idol back in 2003, as the pair reunite for Saturday Night Fever. Marcia was referring to an episode in the 2003 season of Australian Idol where judge Ian 'Dicko' Dickson came under fire for commenting on a then 21-year-old Paulini's unique dress. Infamous: Marcia's comments to the Herald Sun were in relation to an episode in the 2003 season of Australian Idol, where judge Ian 'Dicko' Dickson came under fire for commenting on a then 21-year-old Paulini's unique dress Harsh critique: 'You should choose more appropriate clothes or shed some pounds,' Ian said at the time Paulini had taken to the stage in a metallic gold frock that stretched over her curves. Ready for her debut: Marcia's reflection on the 'fat shaming' incident comes as she prepares to take to the stage with Paulini for the Australian premiere of Saturday Night Fever.

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Paulini: Australian Idol's infamous 2003 fat shaming moment goes viral
3 years, 6 months ago

Paulini: Australian Idol's infamous 2003 fat shaming moment goes viral

Daily Mail  

Australian Idol's notorious 'fat-shaming' incident from 2003 has been blamed for causing a generation of women to suffer from body-image issues. Footage of the moment judge Ian 'Dicko' Dickson told contestant Paulini Curuenavuli to 'choose more appropriate clothing and shed some pounds' went viral this week, prompting a wave of outrage from women on social media. 'This is why women …

Paulini shows off her slim frame in candid gym snap after THAT American Idol fat-shaming incident
5 years, 7 months ago

Paulini shows off her slim frame in candid gym snap after THAT American Idol fat-shaming incident

Daily Mail  

She was memorably told by Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson she should wear 'more appropriate clothes' in an infamous 2003 fat-shaming incident. Paulini Curuenavuli, 36, has had the last laugh after her fat-shaming incident in 2003 as she showed off her slim frame in a candid gym photo on Wednesday 'I don't usually show my body off but you must …

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